Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers
A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in […]
Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity
A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week […]
Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases
China has committed to buying more U.S. soybeans in the next three years, but Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Marketing tells Brownfield… “Until it gets put on a boat and […]
Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall
The Illinois state veterinarian says officials continue to monitor the state’s dairy herd for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The USDA has designated Illinois as […]
Helena Agri-Enterprises launching free agricultural education curriculum
A new agricultural education curriculum is helping students discover careers in agriculture. Innovation Never Stops from Helena Agri-Enterprises is a free, nine-part program series that helps ag teachers integrate hands-on learning […]
China resumes large-scale U.S. soybean imports following Trump-Xi meeting
China has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next three years. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business Network this morning China will start buying 25 […]
Economist: beef-on-dairy a tremendous win keeping dairy farmers afloat
An economist says dairy producers are paying much closer attention to the beef market, now that raising beef-on-dairy has created a new revenue stream for the dairy farm. John Newton […]
China buys U.S. soybeans for first time this marketing year
A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. On this Managing for Profit, Allendale’s Greg McBride joins us with […]
Co-op manager encourages data-driven decisions for 2026 profitability
The branch manager of a local cooperative says farmers in his area are already busy preparing for the 2026 growing season. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in […]
‘Really concerning’: Iowa Farm Bureau president says Trump actions trigger market swings
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is pointing blame at the Trump administration for the recent collapse in cattle markets. Brent Johnson says President Trump’s proposal to import beef from […]